Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship 2026
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | February 02, 2026
WARATAHS IAN CAMPBELL SCHOLARSHIP - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship for 2026. This is the second year that this esteemed scholarship is to be awarded to a young cricketer – boy or girl – aged 16 years or younger, who is participating in competitions governed by the Armidale District Cricket Association (ADCA), nominated by a representative of an ADCA junior or senior club. The scholarship recognises outstanding skill, promise, and attitude, as well as a strong desire to compete at the highest levels of the game.
In 2025, the Scholarship was awarded to Brooke Moran of East Armidale Cricket Club, who trained with Manly Warringah District Cricket Club and has been accepted into their Pathways Program. The Tahs also supported Jacob Moran with gift voucher to purchase cricket kit. Both have met with success since then, with Brooke making her debut with the Manly Warringah U19 side and being selected in both the U15 & U19 NSW All Schools sides to play in the Australian Championships. Jacob has just recorded his first senior century at age 15.
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
The Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship provides access to short-term development programs with high- performance coaches and renowned experts in the field through our relationship with Sydney grade cricket club, Manly Warringah District Cricket Club. The Scholarship is valued at a minimum of $2,500 over three years ($1,500 in year 1 and $500 in each of the subsequent two years), subject to the Terms and Conditions outlined in the Scholarship Nomination Form, linked below, together with information on the nature of activities that may be supported by the Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded by The Tahs of Armidale Inc. (The Tahs), a non-playing member of the ADCA. The Tahs was established to celebrate the legacy of the former Waratahs Cricket Club and to connect its past players, on-field opponents, and friends. Our mission also includes raising funds for and awarding the Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship.
ABOUT IAN CAMPBELL
Ian Campbell was a former Sydney grade cricketer with St George before joining Waratahs Cricket Club (player #212) in the 1967-68 season. It was Ian’s enduring commitment to nurturing young talent in the lower grades that this scholarship aims to honour. Throughout his career, Ian dedicated his time to guiding and encouraging young cricketers, fostering their development until his retirement at the end of the 1990-91 season. He played a crucial role in transitioning young players from school cricket to the senior competition – helping them enhance their skills, respect the game, and grow as responsible young adults.
CALL FOR NOMNIATIONS
We invite those interested in nominating a candidate for the 2026 Waratahs Ian Campbell Scholarship to complete the Scholarship Nomination Form via the link below, on or before 5:00 PM (AEST) on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Ian Campbell Scholarship Nomination Form
Please ensure that all sections of the form are completed. Candidates must have parent / Legal Guardian and cricket club consent. Please direct any questions regarding the Scholarship to thetahs@gmail.com
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Yours in cricket,
Andrew Davis
President
The Tahs of Armidale Inc.
(Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale)
Peter Langston
Secretary
The Tahs of Armidale Inc.
(Waratahs Cricket Club of Armidale)
A: 19 McRae Street
Tamworth NSW 2340
